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What are the consequences of a DUI for someone that is under 21?
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What are the consequences of a DUI for someone that is under 21?
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DUI Basics
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Your DUI and the DMV
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
DUI Arrests, Police Reports, Arraignments, and Fees
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
DUI/DWI Charges and Penalties
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
Fighting a DUI
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
Getting Help with a DUI/DWI Charge
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
If you are under the age of 21 years old, you should never, ever drive drunk. Not only can driving drunk lead to death, but even if you are lucky enough not to cause a serious accident, you can face very serious legal penalties. Most states have 0 tolerance laws for those under the age of 21, which means that if you have any alcohol contact in your blood at all, you can be found guilty of DUI.
If you are, you may face serious penalties. While there may not always be jail time involved for DUI under 21, you may at times be sentenced to time in a juvenile facility. You may also:
The DUI can also mar your permanent record and can make getting a job, a commercial drivers license or car insurance more difficult or even impossible.
If you are charged with a DUI when you are under the age of 21, it is imperative you contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Your lawyer can help you avoid jail time and can also help you to minimize the other penalties for an under 21 DUI.
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